Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Has Biggest Opening Weekend For A Video Game Movie

It’s been reported that the long-awaited Pokemon Detective Pikachu movie, which launched in cinemas this weekend, has had the biggest opening weekend ever for a movie based on a video game franchise. The film has grossed $170.4 million so far worldwide. The second biggest opening weekend for a video game franchise was Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie which only made $47 million.

Lickitung looked accurate to its original design, I didn’t see a problem with it. And Tim hasn’t seen said character since he was a child, I don’t see how him not recognizing the voice could ruin a whole movie

I’m confused. I thought this was supposed to be a summer movie. It’s not even summer yet and it’s already in theaters. Whatever.

Hard to believe how many people go to theaters. I despise everything about theaters. I always wait for movies to release on DVD and Blu-ray. It’s SO much more relaxing to watch movies at home (and not have to smell popcorn and deal with all of the idiots). I think the last time I went to the theater was when the Mask was playing. Wow, that was like 20-25 years ago. I might be wrong. It couldn’t have been that long ago. But I know it’s been over a decade. Not that it matters.

The only thing with the report, which is something that always bugs me with the Movie Industry, they never calculate for inflation. When the average ticket price jumps from $2.69 to $9.01, it’s no wonder so many modern movies break sales records. =b at least Video Game Companies will show use Units Sold.

Well u also hav to take into account for other factors of modern theater. Like for example, profits made by theaters for films has been seeing a decline compared to the amount of ppl back in the 90s and older. On average, their are less viewers per theater today than it was over a decade ago. (Due to the rise of Online and other options and conveniences)
Also lets not forget past theater factors like Titanic for example, it stayed in theaters for 6 months (if I remember right), compared to todays 2-3 month average; or how it was re-released in theaters a few times over the years tht added to the ticket sale profit, etc, etc.

So Inflation shuld b taken with a few grains of salt. It holds some ground but completely ignores multiple factors of how profit is made.

So….. It was a really good movie. It was clearly as much for older fans as or was for new kids. The realistic pokemon were spot on. Very thought out and believable. Was the story amazing? ….excuse me its the fucking detective Pikachu movie, in that regard 100%. Did it need an amazing story? Name a Pokemon game with an amazing story? It was a fun movie about a fun game. It was 100% with its source material. 10/10, it was in fact the detective Pikachu movie

This movie was amazing. Watched it twice. For a live-action adaptation of a video game, it stayed true to character types and even models. The plot was well written given that its audience is both for its older viewers and its new. It’s a great film to watch with kids, but hits the nostalgic emotions with the adults. The story was well written with a focus on family ties and development on oneself in a world where everyone is connected. Aside from the story and the cinematography, the music was astounding. It was able to make new versions of soundtracks that were sampled from games across the times – from the original games Red/Blue/Yellow, and even some from the mystery dungeon series.

A fan would love this movie, seeing relations of what they grew up with come to life. But whether a fan or not, the movie is atleast a minimum 7.8/10 for non-fans, but as a fan its a strong 8.8/10. The movie deserves the success its been getting, and should continue to grow. I would love to see more movies like this being produced.